First of all, even though Avatar: The Last Airbender isn't an anime, this short closely resembles and makes fun of a lot of anime expressions so I feel it should go here. This short was created to give the Avatar fans something to talk about before season 3 comes and I thought I'd share this with everyone because it's kind of funny:

Two things:

There's something you should know - guy in blue mask = guy with bald head and pony tail:

The creators of the show know fans love pairing up characters from the show so that's why they created this - I don't really get into all this "shipping" because I don't care enough about it but it was hilarious nonetheless. And this doesn't really depict how the show actually is, the comedy is there and so is the action but it really doesn't have that much of an anime make-over and it also is a lot more serious.

Anyway, enjoy!

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I only saw the first season of Avatar, because in here the second season haven't came out yet...! I bought the DVDs of the first book : Water. I'm listening to this serie in French, that's why I'm not into the second season. I tryed to find out the second season in DVDs, but I haven't been able to, sadly.

I'll continue my research XD

Anyway, the little movie you sent was SOOO funny XD It cool to see all the characters talking to each other, even the ones who never met!

Oh, and I'm not sure if everyone knew but Uncle Iroh's voice actor, Mako, passed away. This video was the first real look at the new voice actor's job at Uncle Iroh and they really sound alike - not as good as Mako though who often sounded foreign because he's well, a Japanese-American and I believe his voice actor isn't (Greg Baldwin). Baldwin was apparently an understudy of Mako's so, if anything, he'll respect what Mako has created.

As for this being the best American cartoon on television, I'd have to say it is one of the best tv shows in the world currently. Who knew that Nick would actually create a gem like this (their last "gem" for me was Invader Zim and Kenan and Kel). The surprising part is that it's kind of a violent show, especially the season 2 finale.

And I'm going to ask a trivia question, does anyone know the significance of the password, "Koh?"

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For maybe the realm of Koh in the spirit world. Or, Koh, the Face Stealer. He was so freaky in the season finale. I'm starting to think this show is not really ment for children. In the Book 1 disc 5 commentary for Episode 20, the producers mention in that we will be seeing Koh again someday.Hopefully soon. =D Freaky characters are the best since they are so unpredictable.

This was cute. Their big heads are kinda bobbly.

"You. Me. The Dance." "My heart burns for you!" xDD

The new voice actor for Iroh is ok. I still miss the old voice. I personally think, this is as close as another voice actor can get to recreating the voice. Its super close. Just without an accent. Has book three/season three already started airing? I don't have Nick on tv. So, I'm a bit behind on the info.

Season 3 is rumored to start here in the States around March or so, could be as late as September. This IS the last confirmed season for right now, it's the end of Aang's journey or at least his story arc.

As for Iroh's VA, I think the creators paid respect to Mako by having an understudy undertake the job of doing Iroh so I'm happy there...even if he will never be as good as the original.

And yes, the significance is actually both, Koh and Koh's realm. Koh is an awesome character really, I think he may have even stole Iroh's son's face! 0_0

He did steal the third Avatar before Aang's love's face, and that Avatar is basically cursed to stray in the Spirit World searching for his love.

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My favorite part was Ang writing Japaneses in the sky and then subtitling it. Fansubs ftw.

You know, I never thought of that until you said something. That is all the more funnier though, lol.

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As for this being the best American cartoon on television, I'd have to say it is one of the best tv shows in the world currently.

Can't argue with you on that!

Right on!

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And that Koh the face stealer was so creepy! It was like a Miyazaki moment!

One of the few animes the Avatar creators were inspired by just happens to be the Miyazaki works, particularly Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke, I think. And the inspiration stems mainly from the Spirit World of Avatar, so....!

And you're right, Koh is one of the creepiest yet coolest characters that I've seen so far.

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Season three could start as late as September. I'm hoping that's not the case but for your enjoyment, I'll leave you with something that deals with season three:

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Avatar To End With Battle

The creators of Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender animated fantasy series told SCI FI Wire that the third set of episodes will end with an epic battle that will please the fans.

"The current Avatar story will culminate in an epic battle between Aang and the Fire Lord at the end of book three," co-creator Mike DiMartino said in an interview. "Book three is all mapped out, and much of it is written. We're excited about it, and we know the fans will be, too!"

All 20 episodes of the animated series' first season are available in a DVD box set, and the second volume, subtitled Earth—Volume 1, has just been released on DVD. The new set features commentary from the voice cast and DiMartino and co-creator Bryan Konietzko.

The story follows Aang, a 12-year-old powerful "Avatar," who wants to be a regular kid but is called upon to help fight the vicious Fire Nation. He is joined by Katara, a girl known as a Waterbender, and her stubborn brother, Sokka, as well as a flying lemur and flying bison.

The creators intended Avatar to be both whimsical and edgy. "Bryan and I wanted to create a show that had a lot of heart and integrity, and we wanted to create a show that we would like to watch," DiMartino said. "Like Aang trying to balance the four elements, we try to balance comedy, action, drama and spirituality in every episode so there is something for everyone. Also, there is a message of balance that is pervasive throughout the series: characters trying to balance their lives."

DiMartino said that he and Konietzko love "serious and dramatic stories and believe you can do that without shocking violence." For example, the episode "Lake Laogai" deals with the nefarious Long Feng, who brainwashes Jet and eventually kills him—not the usual stuff of children's shows. Such dark moments are "written and directed in a very tasteful and dramatic way, where it's clear what's going on without having to show gratuitous violence," DiMartino said. "And we are always careful to balance the serious moments with humorous ones." —Mike Szymanski

does anyone kno when season 3 is officially comin out??....im so tired of waitin....i mean they can put out a whole week full of new spongebob episodes...but they cant give one new episode of avatar???!!!

but anyways...i read somewhere that aang may get a new wardrobe...it seems possible since his clothes were torn and ripped in his last battle with azula

Speaking of which, I have no doubt that this will be the greatest season [yet?]. Aang has hair and he looks AWESOME with a bandanna (to cover up the other part of his arrow).

Did anyone see younger Roku? That four-way element blast was pure sweetness.

I hope they do this season like how 24 is done. 24 has been done in a way that there are NO breaks, and it's straight from the finish to the end every week. If something happens to cause it to not appear that week, they'll air TWO episodes the following week. Lost is also taking on this approach too.

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